TNP671 - BASIC NEUROPSYCHIATRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
BASIC NEUROPSYCHIATRY TNP671 Any Semester/Year 4 0 4 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)M. Kâzım Yazıcı,M.D., Esen Saka TopçuoÄŸlu,M.D., Aygün ErtuÄŸrul, M.D. 
Course objectiveTo comprehensively evaluate the neuropsychiatric disorders for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment  
Learning outcomes
  1. The student will be able to diagnose neuropsychiatric disorders, make differential diagnosis among them and effectively apply management strategies.
Course ContentStructural and functional neuroanatomy, neuropsychiatric assesment, main features of selected neuropsychiatric disorders and general approach to the management will be reviewed.  
References1. The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences; Yudofsky, Hales
2. Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience; Moore, Puri
3. Lishman's Organic Psychiatry: A Textbook of Neuropsychiatry; David, Fleminger, Kopelman, Lovestone, Mellers
4. Neuropsychological Assessment; Lezak
5. Periodic Journals related to imaging
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Structural and functional neuroanatomy-I
Week 2Structural and functional neuroanatomy-I
Week 3Bedside neuropsychiatry
Week 4Electrophysiology in neuropsychiatric disorders
Week 5Imaging in neuropsychiatric disorders
Week 6Neuropsychiatric aspects of seizure disorders
Week 7Neuropsychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury
Week 8Neuropsychiatric aspects of alcohol and other substance dependencies
Week 9Neuropsychiatric aspects of dementia
Week 10Neuropsychiatric aspects of autoimmune disorders
Week 11Neuropsychiatric aspects of autoimmune disorders
Week 12Psychopharmacological treatments-II
Week 13Electroconvulsive therapy, surgery and other somatic treatments
Week 14Psychosocial interventions
Week 15Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1420
Presentation00
Project120
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project12828
Homework assignment1410140
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload4466300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. He/She becomes familiar with the scientific advanced knowledge in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences and has the ability to use the information received.    X
2. He/She is able to follow recent national and/or international publications in the clinical neurological and psychiatric sciences, especially about the candidate's own field of study, use the information obtained from these references and acquires the latest literature knowledge about the scientific studies he/she is conducting.  X  
3. He/She obtains enough scientific information, statistical knowledge and technical experience in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences so that he/she will be able to evaluate the recent researches that are being presented at both national and international congresses and propose his/her opinion. In addition he/she may evaluate the studies at a level that is sufficient to be a referee for scientific journals.   X 
4. At the end of the program, the candidate becomes an example, especially with his scientific knowledge and skills in his / her field. He/She can conduct joint projects with researchers from other fields and transfer his/her own knowledge to new beginners. Candidate has the ability to reach information efficaciously, and compare the previously obtained data with his/her own data and make critical assessment.     X
5. Candidate becomes an independent investigator, especially in his / her area of interest, and transfers his/her experiences to beginners. He/She can set up his/her own laboratory and compose a working team, and has the capacity to design and implement new methods.  X  
6. Candidate follows up-to-date technical information and is prone to apply new methods. He/she is open to all kinds of ideas, can discuss their advantages and disadvantages ,and he/she has the ability to criticize these ideas with all aspects. He/She is open-minded for multidisciplinary work and contributes to the work.    X

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